Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Self-Care is a Necessity

Self-care alone won’t cure burnout but it is an essential component of the recovery journey. Also, self-care is not just bubble baths and shopping trips. Self-care is boundaries, clear communication, & consistently checking in with your own needs and desires.

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

New Routines for the New School Year

Do you view August as a fresh new start? For college students and parents of school-aged children, August can be the beginning of new routines, new habits, and setting yourself up for success, joy, peace, and fun!

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

What’s Your “Why” for Healing from Burnout?

What is your main reason for wanting to recover from burnout? Why is now the right time to make some changes to heal and prosper? For me, one major reason for my recovery was being a generational cycle breaker. Giving my kids and myself a better life.

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Nervous System Healing

How important self-soothing and regulating your nervous system is to burnout recovery and healthy communication & interactions with your loved ones. Nervous system healing is transformative!

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Burnout is Not Your Fault

Burnout is not your fault. Society encourages burnout in capitalism. We aren’t machines but are expected to put work first and make many personal sacrifices. How can we heal from burnout if we didn’t cause it?

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